The Luzhin Defence
"Two worlds collide when an eccentric genius falls in love with a strong-willed society beauty."
Originally released in 2000. The Luzhin Defence is a romance/drama film. directed by Marleen Gorris.
Starring John Turturro, Emily Watson, and Geraldine James
Synopsis
Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (43 votes)
Budget
$1.9M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
John Turturro
as Aleksandr Ivanovich 'Sascha' Luzhin
Emily Watson
as Natalia Katkov
Geraldine James
as Vera, Natalia's Mother
Stuart Wilson
as Valentionov
Fabio Sartor
as Turati
Peter Blythe
as Ilya
Orla Brady
as Anna
Mark Tandy
as Luzhin's Father
Kelly Hunter
as Luzhin's Mother
Antonio Carli
as Fascist
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,864,747
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Luzhin Defence about?
Based upon the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, a chess grandmaster travels to Italy in the 1920s to play in a tournament and falls in love.
Who directed The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence was directed by Marleen Gorris.
How long is The Luzhin Defence?
The Luzhin Defence has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Luzhin Defence released?
The Luzhin Defence was released on August 21, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Luzhin Defence?
The main cast of The Luzhin Defence includes John Turturro, Emily Watson, Geraldine James, Stuart Wilson, Fabio Sartor.